YouTube Expands Mobile Access to Videos

Company says new features include largest mobile video catalog available.

SAN BRUNO, Calif.
- YouTube is making it easier for fans to
access and upload videos using their mobile devices.

The company said on Thursday that its enhancements to
YouTube for Mobile
will give users access to the largest mobile video catalog available, as well as
tools to make the experience more personal.

Claiming a catalog of tens of millions of videos, YouTube said
users of YouTube for Mobile
can access the material on more than 100 million devices worldwide, as YouTube
works with manufacturers such as Motorola, LG, Helio and Nokia. YouTube for Mobile requires a
streaming-capable phone and a 3G operator.

ADVERTISEMENT

The enhancements also allow users to access features
regularly used on YouTube, including their own accounts. Users also can upload
videos to the site using their mobile devices.

The application currently is in beta and is available in U.S. and U.K.
English.